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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.28, 2,331.30 and 1,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.28, 2,331.30 and 1,171.12 is: 1,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.28 : 2,331.30 = 1,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.28/2,331.30 = 1,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.28x = 2,331.30 × 1,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.28x = 2,730,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,232.06/1,551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.99

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